Sold at both Coles and Woolworths around the country and produced by Hoyts Food Manufacturing, the seeds could prove very harmful if ingested in high doses.
“The recall is due to the potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) due to unsafe poppy seeds entering the food supply,” Food Standards Australia and New Zealand said.
“Food products containing thebaine may cause illness if consumed. Severe poisoning soon after ingestion has occurred in some people who have consumed large amounts of poppy seeds.
“Consumers should not eat these products and should return to the place of purchase for a full refund and safe disposal.
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“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.”
Last week, NSW Health issued an alert warning Aussies over the consumption of high volumes of the seeds.
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”At least eight people in NSW presented to hospital with severe poisoning soon after ingestion,” NSW Health said on social media.
“More cases have been reported interstate.
“The investigation is ongoing and there have been no cases of poisoning in people who have eaten poppy seeds as part of a baked food product.”
The Omnipod DASH personal diabetes manager (PDM) is the hand-held companion to a wearable device, which assists in providing up to three days of insulin delivery without the need for injections.
But Product Safety Australia has warned if the battery pack of the smartphone-looking product overheats, it could result in a fire “which can cause serious injury or death”.
